Wilson Official Leather NFL Football, Restored Used Game Football

This Wilson Official Leather NFL football is listed in used condition and has been fully restored and prepped. It may be a good option for collectors, display, or casual play depending on the specifics of the item. Check the listing for details on restoration work performed, markings, and any cosmetic wear from prior use. Free shipping is included in the price, and the item will be shipped as described in the listing. Please review photos and any seller notes to confirm what is included before purchase.

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Wilson official Leather NFL football. Fully Restored. Game Prepped. Beautiful early Paul Tagliabue era football. Wilson logos are faded, see pics. The leather has been conditioned, I replaced the bladder with a brand new heavy duty latex bladder and new white Wilson laces. The ball was then game prepped with official Wilson products following recommended game prepping techniques.I have pulled a number of rotting rubber bladders out of old and even relatively new Wilson footballs. Replacement cheaply made rubber bladders have become very difficult to find and are often ridiculously overpriced. I have started using brand new heavy duty latex bladders and have been very impressed with the results. I think the footballs have a bit of a softer feel to them and the grip is fantatic. They are made by a small company in France that takes great pride in the quality of the bladders. The latex bladders weigh about 1.5 oz more then the older rubber bladder. I haven't found this additional weight to be noticeable during backyard play but is something to bear in mind if you're looking for a game ball. Every type of bladder (rubber, butyl, latex) will slowly lose air pressure over time through the valve and these latex bladders are no different. I recommend checking air pressure on a regular basis and adding air when pressure drops to 10 PSI or lower. I also recommend using a lubricant on the valve needle such as glycerin oil or vaseline or any good quality grease - this is very important with any type of bladder/valve to ensure the valve is not damaged.I enjoy taking high quality vintage leather footballs and restoring them to “good as new” condition. Every ball I sell is ready for play. I’m happy to combine shipping.